deep-chested

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deep-chested

The deep-chested dog stands proudly on a grassy hill.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Having a chest that is broad and thick, often implying a large or powerful thoracic cavity.
    • Describing a physical build where the chest is notably wide and substantial from front to back.
Usage
  • This adjective is used to describe the physical build of a person or animal, typically emphasizing strength, robustness, or a specific breed standard.
  • It is often used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb).
Examples
  • Attributive use (before a noun):
    • He was a deep-chested man with a powerful voice.
    • The deep-chested horse was well-suited for pulling heavy loads.
  • Predicative use (after a linking verb):
    • The guard dog was deep-chested and intimidating.
    • This breed of cattle is characteristically deep-chested.
Advanced Usage
  • Descriptive Nuance: The term often carries connotations of strength, endurance, or a capacity for powerful breathing, which is why it is frequently used for working animals, athletes, or in heroic descriptions.
    • The opera singer's deep-chested voice filled the hall. (Here, the adjective metaphorically links the physical trait to a vocal quality.)
  • Comparative and Superlative Forms: While less common, the forms and can be used for comparison.
    • Among the draft horses, the Percheron is the deepest-chested.
Variants and Related Words
  • Broad-chested (adj): Similar in meaning, emphasizing width more than depth.
  • Barrel-chested (adj): A near-synonym, often used interchangeably to describe a rounded, large chest.
  • Chesty (adj, informal): Can describe someone with a prominent chest, though it is less formal and can have other connotations.
Synonyms
  • Barrel-chested
  • Thick-chested
  • Broad-chested
Antonyms
  • Shallow-chested
  • Narrow-chested
  • Flat-chested
Related Phrases and Collocations
  • Deep-chested breed: A common collocation in animal husbandry and dog shows.
    • The Newfoundland is a deep-chested breed, which requires awareness of certain health risks.
  • Deep-chested build/physique: Used to describe a person's or animal's overall body structure.
    • His deep-chested physique was ideal for a swimmer.
deep-chested

The deep-chested dog stands proudly on a grassy hill.

Adjective
  1. thick in the chest
    • a deep-chested breed of dog

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